Abinader insisted on the urgency of increased international intervention to stabilize Haiti and avoid a further deterioration in security, asserting that “there is no Dominican solution to the Haitian crisis “. He also highlighted the risk of an uncontrollable wave of migration affecting the Dominican Republic and the United States if the international community remained passive.
For his part, Marco Rubio reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) in Haiti, and ruled out any pressure on the Dominican Republic to take in Haitian migrants. He stressed that the solution for Haiti must come from the Haitian people themselves, while assuring that the United States would continue to support international efforts.
The meeting also addressed other bilateral issues, including economic development, investment opportunities, and cooperation in strategic sectors such as rare earths and semiconductors. The meeting reflects both countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation in the face of regional challenges.
